Took one Ling and one Cab. I was only in the water for about 45 minutes. Got a new wetsuit, (my first open cell) and just couldn't get comfortable. Super hot! Wiped me out. Sorry just took picture of the water and that was it for pictures. As far as urchin, I only got poked by a couple Didn't take any.

did you buy a 5mm or a 7mm? im in the market to buy one and both my buddies bought 7mm and say the same thing.. just fishing for input before i do get the 5mm. i keep hearing through the grapevine that i should get a 5mm

For sure get the 7mm Wet-suit IMO. My 1st wet suit was a 7mm Cressi and after 3 years My wetsuit is now 5.5 mill suit now.

At 45 mins 5 mm will do you justice, But as you start progressing to Deeper water depths and going out for 2-6 hours free-diving, You be glad you got the 7mm Wet-suit, Which in theory will turn into a 5mm wet suit from the water pressure over time.

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I did not take the red ones just the barren of purple ones. They are smaller and all fit in a small mess bag with room to spare. Took up the space of about 3 red ones. The abs were being run out of areas they were at last year so purples need to be thinned.

did you buy a 5mm or a 7mm? im in the market to buy one and both my buddies bought 7mm and say the same thing.. just fishing for input before i do get the 5mm. i keep hearing through the grapevine that i should get a 5mm

I went from a 4/3 O'Neil to a 5mm open cell (with the high waist pants). I was way too hot at first, pumping cold water down my chest to cool down. A couple years later it is perfect. I used to try to find a hot tub after dives but now I'm still warm after diving. I would never go back to closed cell, wish I would have switched sooner. I almost feel like I could dive a couple hours comfortably in a 3mil. But on the other hand, as I get better about breathing up and keep diving deeper I guess the 5mil was a better choice.

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